10/27/2026
Today I turned 55.
Which apparently means I now qualify for senior discounts in some places, so before we get too deep here… if you know where the 55+ deals are, drop them in the comments because I fully intend to take advantage. 😂
But seriously, this birthday has me reflecting a little more than usual.
My twenties were a lot about survival. I was raising a child, figuring life out as I went, learning some hard lessons, and grieving the loss of my mom.
My thirties were about starting over and setting a new course. I moved, built a life without the same support system I’d always known, went back and finished my degree, and eventually took a huge leap and moved to Las Vegas.
My forties were about becoming more confident in who I was. I found the man I was meant to do life with, built a home, and started realizing I didn’t need to have everything figured out.
And my fifties?
So far, they’ve been about freedom.
Freedom to make choices based on what actually makes me happy. Freedom to be more comfortable in my own skin. Freedom to trust myself more than I used to.
A few years ago, I made a decision that changed my health and gave me the physical ability to do work I truly love. Then I took another big leap and left my full-time corporate job to work for myself.
The work is hard, but it is creative, rewarding, exciting, and mine. And as I head into the busiest season my business has ever had, I feel incredibly grateful.
I’ve lived a lot of life in 55 years. I’ve met incredible people, built friendships I treasure, taken chances that scared me, and started over more than once.
And the funny thing is, I don’t feel 55.
I feel like I’m just getting started.
So here’s to the next 30 years. I have a feeling the best part may still be ahead. ❤️
And seriously… tell me where the senior discounts are. 😂
